Corporate Social Responsibility

As brands compete for holiday shoppers, they would do well to learn this lesson: Donations can boost sales and profits.

Day One of MIT SMR’s Work/22 symposium included discussions of employee activism, DEI best practices, and collaboration.

The pandemic spurred a social reset, and companies must respond to customers’ and employees’ changed expectations.

Business-led coalitions for local prosperity are a growing phenomenon capturing the attention of CEOs.

New research highlights that sustainable management is a fundamental business practice, not just a modern trend.

Companies must carefully weigh potential outcomes before taking a public stance on important but controversial issues.

The next wave of social innovation is coming from employee-led initiatives.

Leaders must embrace creativity and innovative thinking to help both their organizations and the planet thrive.

New research has identified the factors in supply chains that drive suppliers to divert orders to subcontractors.

Increasing visibility into supply chain practices takes work but can lead to new market opportunities.

Creative approaches to setting prices and managing costs can make responsible business practices financially viable.

Companies are setting big goals on climate change. Why don’t more advocate for climate policies?

Conventional ways of making strategy are inadequate amid uncertainty and complexity. Today, it requires moral purpose.

To meaningfully support Pride, companies need to focus on employees, customers, and the community.

Businesses that pledged to support racial equity in 2020 must maintain their commitments to effecting change.

Supplier diversity initiatives can drive positive change, boost earnings, and build resilience.

Corporate leaders should put environmental, social, and governance issues at the center of the quarterly earnings call.

Employers should be transparent about volunteer programs aimed at helping employees develop skills while helping others.

Companies can gain cooperative advantage by appointing community development and sustainability advocates to their boards.

Rethinking political donations, creating a human-centered company, and how good citizenship sparks bad behavior.